Exploring bridge dynamics for ultra-high-speed, Hyperloop, trains
Exploring bridge dynamics for ultra-high-speed, Hyperloop, trains
In this paper the dynamics of a set of ultra-high-speed (UHS) moving masses/loads traversing a continuous beam are explored. The proposed model is intended to simulate the dynamic response of continues bridges under the new Hyperloop/Transpod trains, which are proposed to travel at up to 1200km/h. This speed introduces a range of dynamic responses that have hitherto not been observed in generic high-speed trains. The analytical results show that the dynamic amplification factors, due to train passage, are significantly larger than current trains. This is due to the combination of ultra-high-speed and continuous beam construction, which is necessary to maintain a partial vacuum in the enclosed tube. Therefore, current design recommendations are not sufficient for these UHS trains.
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Alexander, Nicholas A.
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Kashani, Mohammad
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June 2018
Alexander, Nicholas A.
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Kashani, Mohammad
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Alexander, Nicholas A. and Kashani, Mohammad
(2018)
Exploring bridge dynamics for ultra-high-speed, Hyperloop, trains.
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Abstract
In this paper the dynamics of a set of ultra-high-speed (UHS) moving masses/loads traversing a continuous beam are explored. The proposed model is intended to simulate the dynamic response of continues bridges under the new Hyperloop/Transpod trains, which are proposed to travel at up to 1200km/h. This speed introduces a range of dynamic responses that have hitherto not been observed in generic high-speed trains. The analytical results show that the dynamic amplification factors, due to train passage, are significantly larger than current trains. This is due to the combination of ultra-high-speed and continuous beam construction, which is necessary to maintain a partial vacuum in the enclosed tube. Therefore, current design recommendations are not sufficient for these UHS trains.
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Accepted/In Press date: 20 February 2018
e-pub ahead of print date: 2 March 2018
Published date: June 2018
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Local EPrints ID: 418403
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/418403
ISSN: 2352-0124
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